About The Marina

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Situated at the shore of one of New England’s most revered and culturally rich cities, Charlestown Marina offers excellent access to area attractions, including historic landmarks, diverse and dynamic business opportunities, and lively dining, shopping, and entertainment. Charlestown Marina offers seasonal, transient, and year-round dockage.  Our winter live-aboard community can live comfortably with heated water, sewer lines, and attentive year-round staff.

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Charlestown Pier 6 & 8

Charlestown has expanded

With the completion of a new, state-of-the-art 121-slip marina on Pier 6, accompanied by world-class amenities and superb waterfront dining, Charlestown Marina has rapidly transformed into one of the most sought-after destinations on Boston Harbor. We are currently taking bookings for the 2023 season; for more information or to secure your reservation, get in touch today.

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Slips
250
Length
25' - 600'
Beam
10’ - 62’
Max Draft
35’
Pier 8 Slip Layout
Slips
121
Length
25' - 340'
Beam
10’ - 62’
Max Draft
35’
Pier 6 at Charlestown Marina

Charlestown Marina
1 Pier 8, 13th Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

42˚22’33 N
71˚02’60 W

Tel: 617.242.2020
VHF: Channel 71

marinaoffice@charlestownmamarina.com

Nate Breyette
Dockmaster 

nbreyette@charlestownmamarina.com

Abbey Shannon
Office Manager

ashannon@charlestownmamarina.com

Services & Amenities

  • 371 single- and double-loaded slips with all new ipe wood decks that can accommodate vessels up to 400′
  • 1225′ hybrid steel/concrete breakwater system with ipe wood decking designed to reduce wave and wake motion from the outer harbor
  • Complimentary wi-fi
  • Pier 6 Restaurant
  • Paid parking
  • Security staff and cameras

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  • Metered electrical service offering 30 amps, 50 amps, 100 amps, and 200 amps with single- and three- phase power
  • Water connections
  • Complimentary waste pump out
  • Clean showers and restrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Grilling stations
  • Winter in-water storage

2023 Marina Rates

2023 Marina Rates

Seasonal Dockage Rates

Seasonal dockage is based on the greater of the length of the vessel or dock.

Season Double T HeaD Single LIFT
SUMMER – Pier 8:
May 1 – Oct 31
$200/ft. $295/ft. $245/ft. $360/ft.
SUMMER – Pier 6:
May 1 – Oct 31
$215/ft. $295/ft. $255/ft. $360/ft.
SUMMER – Pier 6 Premier Inner Breakwater:
May 1 – Oct 31
$250/ft. $295/ft. $275/ft. $360/ft.
Winter:
Nov 1 – Apr 30
$60/ft.* N/A $70/ft.* $360/ft.

* $1000 Liveaboard fee

Transient Dockage Rates

100% deposit required for transient dockage and utilities.

Length Rate
0 - 49ft.

Daily: $3.75/ft.

Weekly: $3.25/ft. per night

Monthly: $2.75/ft. per day

50 - 79.9ft.

Daily: $5.75/ft.

Weekly: $5.25/ft. per night

Monthly: $4.75/ft. per day

80 - 199.9ft.

Daily: $6.50/ft.

Weekly: $6.00/ft. per night

Monthly: $5.50/ft. per day

200ft. plus

Daily: $7.00/ft.

Weekly: $6.50/ft. per night

Monthly: $6.00/ft. per day

Holiday Rates 

Based on availability:  Please add $2/ft. for July 4th weekend (Jun 29 - Jul 4) and Labor Day weekend (Sep 1 - Sep 4). Two-night minimum stay.

Hourly Rates 

Based on availability:  $1.00/ft per hour (2 hour and 30 ft minimum)

 

All dockage rates are based on the greater of either the slip or the vessel.

Winter fee full payment is due at signing.

Utilities

Power Rate
30 amp $45.00/day
50 amp $55.00/day
100 amp $145.00/day
Metered shore power $40.00 plus $0.36/KWh (seasonal guests or long term stays)

 

Parking

Season Monthly Seasonally Annually
Summer (May 1 - Oct 31) $400/month $2100/season $3600/year
Winter (Nov 1 - April 30) $300/month $1500/season $3600/year

 

Transient Cancellation Policy

Deposit is paid in full 100% payment taken at time of booking. Guests wishing to cancel or modify their reservation must do so more than 14 days prior to the arrival date. Refunds for cancellations will be made less a $60.00 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival will forfeit the entire deposit, and modifications made less than 14 days prior to arrival will not be credited. No credit for early departures or late arrivals.

 

Ice/Merchandise

All perishable items and clothing products are nonrefundable.